Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

he struggled to find the right

had a sinking feeling. Despite not being Lina’s biological mother, they had developed a deep bond over the years. For the past few days,

Lina? Please don’t scare me. I’ve been

heart. “I’ll send someone to pick you up. I’ll explain everything in detail when you arrive

a daze,

ending the call, Zuko furrowed

own emotional turmoil, Toph reassured Nicholas, “Uncle Nicholas, don’t listen to that scum’s nonsense. Pammy and Renee

up a tracking system…”

interface to his phone, ensuring that he wouldn’t miss any

no activity for the

he finished speaking, his phone

star icon appeared on

stared

leaned in closer, equally focused on

indicating a weak signal. After a moment, it settled at

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